ISC2 CC Network Security Practice Question
A security analyst is investigating a potential man-in-the-middle attack. Which two techniques are commonly used by attackers to perform MITM attacks? (Choose two.)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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ARP poisoning
ARP poisoning and rogue Wi-Fi are common MITM techniques. IP spoofing can be part of MITM but is not a standalone technique; SYN flood is DoS.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SYN flood
Why it's wrong here
SYN flood is a DoS attack, not MITM.
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Packet sniffing
Why it's wrong here
Sniffing is passive and does not necessarily involve interception/alteration.
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ARP poisoning
Why this is correct
ARP poisoning allows interception by associating attacker's MAC with a legitimate IP.
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Rogue Wi-Fi access points
Why this is correct
Rogue APs can intercept traffic from users connecting to them.
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IP spoofing
Why it's wrong here
IP spoofing is often used in other attacks; alone it does not enable MITM.
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Introduction to Security Principles
Key term
ARP poisoning
ARP poisoning is a network attack where an attacker sends fake Address Resolution Protocol messages to link their MAC address with a legitimate IP address, enabling them to intercept, modify, or stop data on a local network.
Key term
Denial-of-service
A Denial-of-service (DoS) attack is an attempt to make a computer, network, or online service unavailable to its intended users by overwhelming it with fake traffic or requests.
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